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- 1-Year Middle East Conflict to Add $35B in Extra Fuel Costs for Container ShippingSea-Intelligence warns a year-long Hormuz Strait crisis will add $29.5每34.5B in extra fuel costs for container shipping. Carriers impose surcharges, pushing shipping rates higher for shippers.Logistics News March 19, 2026
- CMA CGM Launches New Asia-Europe Route Ocean Rise Express (OCR)CMA CGM Group has announced a new weekly container service 每 Ocean Rise Express (OCR) 每 creating a direct shipping link between Japan, South China and North Europe to provide shippers with more efficient and reliable transportation.Route & Vessel DetailsThe OCR service will deploy 14 container shipsMarketing Info update March 18, 2026
- Shipping Rates Surge 143% in Two Weeks: Global Shipping Under Heavy PressureEscalating US-Iran tensions spark a brutal shipping rate rally: SCFI hits 1710.35, Persian Gulf route up 143% in two weeks. Port attacks, route diversions and fuel hikes amplify global supply chain strain.Blog March 18, 2026
- Middle East Conflict Triggers Business Slump for Chinese ExportersMiddle East tensions halt China factory production, suspend orders, and cancel exhibitions. Raw material costs jump 40%, pushing firms to stock up or shift to Southeast Asia. Soaring shipping rates and policy changes add pressure, but exporters adapt with free quote and stable DDP strategies.Blog March 18, 2026
- US Customs 5H Inspections Tighten: Thousands of China?Bound Containers Detained, Risk of Return SurgesUS CBP＊s 5H Entry Processing Hold has sent LA/LB inspection rates above 30%, detaining thousands of Chinese containers. Low?value declaration, shared Bond use, and vague descriptions trigger detentions with heavy fees and forced return risks.Blog March 17, 2026
- War Cuts Off Middle East Logistics! Supply Chains & Cross-Border E-Commerce Hit HardEscalating US-Iran conflict cripples Middle East logistics: Strait of Hormuz is virtually closed, carriers suspend services, and e-commerce platforms pause shipments. Delivery delays spike, shipping costs soar, hitting Chinese sellers and local buyers hard.Logistics News March 16, 2026
- Middle East Conflict Spills Over to Southeast Asia: Congestion Worsens at Singapore & Tanjung Pelepas Ports, Schedule Delays Up to 7 DaysHormuz Strait tensions trigger massive vessel diversions, pushing Singapore and Tanjung Pelepas port yard utilization to 90%, with delays up to 7 days. Global shipping diversions surge 360%, worsening Asian supply chain disruptions.Logistics News March 13, 2026
- CMA CGM Announces Resumption of Middle East Import & Export BookingsOn March 11, 2026, shipping giant CMA CGM issued multiple updated notices in response to changing Middle East market conditions, officially announcing the resumption of import and export cargo bookings to/from the Middle East with immediate effect.The announcement confirms all inbound and outbound bLogistics News March 12, 2026
- Up to 50%! Mexico＊s New Tariff Policy on Chinese Goods Officially Takes EffectMexico has officially incorporated temporary tariff measures into its permanent General Import and Export Tax Law. Under the new rule, goods from non-free trade agreement partners (including China, South Korea, Thailand) will be subject to a 25% to 50% import tariff.The adjustment covers 1,463 tarifLogistics News March 12, 2026
- $166 Billion! US Customs to Launch Largest-Ever Tariff Refund in HistoryOn March 6, 2026, CBP confirmed a $166B historic tariff refund for 330,000 traders, per a Supreme Court ruling deeming past tariffs illegal. Refunds (with interest) start late April 2026 via ACE system, bringing cost relief for global trade.Logistics News March 11, 2026